Classification society DNV GL has presented Vancouver, B.C., based naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a natural gas fueled shallow draft pushboat design, the RApide
Rolls-Royce has signed a 10-year service agreement with global towage and marine services operator Svitzer A/S. Called a Global Frame Value Care Agreement (VCA) it covers spare parts deliveries in six countries
LNG is increasingly becoming a maritime industry “fuel of choice,” for the maritime industry, not only for its potential in reducing environmentally harmful emissions, but also for its reduced cost when compared
The Rolls-Royce Group says that its Rolls-Royce Power Systems business unit, with its core brand MTU, is to “present itself more clearly in future as an integral part of the British Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce and ZF are developing a new electronic monitoring system for ships. The aim is to achieve maximum vessel availability, while keeping fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Called the
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders has set an aggressive time table to deliver four 90-short ton bollard pull tugs to Foss Maritime that represent the company’s push to enhance its fleet with vessels
JANUARY 24, 2019 — British luxury yacht manufacturer Sunseeker International and Rolls-Royce have agreed to present the first yacht fitted with an MTU series production hybrid propulsion system in 2020. The new
DECEMBER 20, 2018 — Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB), Freeland, WA, has won a contract to construct two 250-passenger high speed ferries for Kitsap Transit, Bremerton, WA. NBBB reports that the contract
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 — Rolls-Royce plans to launch a range of completely integrated MTU hybrid marine propulsion systems onto the market in 2020. The propulsion systems will be available for yachts, work
AUGUST 27, 2018 — Two new high-speed, 117m trimaran ferries for Spanish ferry operator Fred. Olsen, S.A. will each to be powered by four MTU 20-cylinder 8000 M71L engines and by Kamewa waterjets reports
